It was amazing!! Loved our visit there. The owners were wonderful.

Stayed in April 2024

on top of everything being perfect, FRANCESCA was an amazing host, she helped us plan our 2 days in Cinque Terre, explained every detail about the area. it was an amazing experience so quite and chill yet so close to La Spezia

Stayed in September 2023

The road to the house is at the end narrow, but we have a Jeep Renegade and got through with no problems. If it’s too narrow for your car, no worries you can park below in their carpark and walk up.

Off the beaten path, nice, small apartment which has all the charms of the past. In the apartment we stayed in it still had the flagstone floor, original stone walls and wooden beams. You can enjoy your breakfast and evening wine on the large open terrace outside. The apartment was neat and clean. The kitchen simple but with most things you need for simple cooking. Francesca does things the „old fashioned“ way, which means she greats you at the apartment and gives you all the information and tips you need. Much better than a key box 👍🏻👍🏻. Many thanks for a great stay.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing much to say but amazing👍 Great place with tons of nostalgia. Fantastic host that gave us lots of information of the area. Highly recommended for adults couples

Stayed in September 2023

The shower could have door instead of curtains but it does not bother too much.

Literally everything! They welcomed us with a glass of wine written our name. A message full of restaurants recommendation. Also, all information about how to visit Cinque Terre. You will have everything you need in the apartment. Many thanks to Francesca and Gemma and her friend:))

Stayed in September 2023

The parking place is a little bit too tight for cars if there are drivers who do not put their vehicles to the brim of the mountain.

The owner is very attentive to her guests. The property is comfortable and has all one needs. At the same time you live in a very old property which has kept the feel of the past.

Stayed in August 2023

Beautiful, quiet place with a wonderful atmosphere. The rooms were cosy and clean with original features of the old house. The owner Mrs. Francesca welcomed us very nicely, she described the surroundings of the accommodation and gave us many tips for trips and restaurants. A nice gift greeted us in the room :)

Stayed in July 2023

Parking and acces by car

Traditional atmosphere, quietness

Stayed in July 2023

nothing

The place is very charming and have a very nice atmosphere. It is a group of houses in a tiny village on the hill. The owner have installed many terrasses with cozy lights for the night. The owner is also very kind and they gave us many advises to visit the area.

Stayed in May 2023

Wi fi is a bit of a challenge because of the thick stone walls but that wouldn't stop us going back

A hidden away gem of a place in the quiet hills above La Spezia. Francesca is a wonderful host, was eager to make our stay perfect, and was extremely helpful with directions and ideas. Easy parking provided you don't mind some steps up. Gorgeous views. We were charmed!

Stayed in April 2023

Unfortunately the location was not as we expected. The road from La Spezia to Caste was very difficult even for an experienced driver, although it is a very short distance. Also, as far as the rooms are concerned, because they are in a traditional old building, you could hear noisy neighbors all day long...

The host was very nice, helpful and ready to answer everything about info on the area around. The building was traditional and the room was very cosy and brings you to another era in the past. Very clean and had everything one should need during his/her stay there.

Stayed in October 2022

We had such a lovely stay at Corte Paganini! Francesca and her husband put a lot of love in their apartments. It’s very clean, you have everything you need and the atmosphere is just overall very charming. There is a fire pit in the courtyard which is really cozy. The view above the mountains is great, especially as you explore Cinque Terre during the busy months, it can be a relief to be just 10-15 minutes outside the city, enjoy the peace and quiet yet still be super close to the city. The drive up to the house seems adventurous at first but is completely fine. We would definitely love to come back! We also got great recommendations from Francesca and her husband for things to do. Thank you a lot for everything :)

Stayed in October 2022

One of us missed music background in house resttaurant, other on was ok with quietness.

Location. Picturesque house, lucky apartment with perfect views. Poosibility to practice again driving little serpentine roads.

Stayed in September 2022

Extreme friendly and helpful host! You can get all information from Francesca. She really cares about their guests. Beautiful Location with a great view. The appartements are with all necessary equiped. Short way by car (15 Minutes) to La spezia with free parking. From there you can go to every tourist spots.

Stayed in September 2022

The only problem was the lack of intimacy in the bathroom. The window has a tiny curtain and you can be seen.

The place is even more beautiful than the photos. Francesca is really kind and helpful always available to answer your questions. We really enjoyed our staying and we will definitely go back.

Stayed in August 2022

Difficult to reach if you are not familiar with roads in that area. Same for moving to cinque terre.

Great staff, nice rustic location.

Stayed in August 2022

A unique and atmospheric place. Helpful and contact Francesca.

Stayed in August 2022

Nothing. We just missed to have more days so we could have explored the area and enjoy the appartment a little more.

The complex is a rural cozy house with multiple appartments in Caste, a small and quiet village located 15 minutes from La Spezia and it's a perfect hub to explore the region. The house is a tipical rural house with a courtyard where one can sit and relax or eat at some of the tables thez have with fantastic views to the mountains. The appartment was very comfortable. It had everything we needed and we felt very much like at home. The kitchen was very well equipped to cook your own food. Francesca and Carlo, the owners were super friendly. They welcomed us with a bottle of local wine produced in the area, some snacks, milk, coffee and few other gifts and gave us all the turisic information one needs to know. Our kids loved the place too and they had great fun playing with other kids staying there. We also spent some time walking around the house, collecting blackberries and exploring the nature. We got to see wild boars, a fox and strange spiders. We highly recommend this place.

Stayed in August 2022

Our stay was only one night

Such a special place a real gem . The owners are the nicest people you can expect … I totally recommend this place and would love to return one day .

Stayed in August 2022

We would like if the accommodation served breakfast. The visit from the accommodation by car to la spezia is easy but then by train to chinque terre was very tiring. We went on August 1st and there were thousands of tourists on the train and in all the destinations. It was a struggle to find a table for a coffee and we didn't manage to take a bath on the beaches because it was too hot and all the umbrellas were full..

Very beautiful accommodation in the middle of nature. Calm with a view of the mountains. Gracious hosts ,they explain us everything.The village is small and beautiful.

Stayed in August 2022

a bit difficult to get up to the mountains

amazing owner and unbelievably view and disagn

Stayed in July 2022

Francesca and Carlo welcomed us with wide open arms. They also gave us great advices about Cinque Terre, where to go, where to find free parking lots, where to find good, local restaurants. The place itself is wow.. Plus on a 2 mins walk, we had a little local restaurant with the best Tiramisu from the Nonna! We will definitely come back to Francescas:)

Stayed in June 2022

Francesca the host was wanderfull, she helped us a lot with her recomandation. We wished we had more days to stay.

Stayed in May 2022

I would rather call this information than an actual complaint: A car is of great use unless you can accept the limited buses going to/from La Spezia for the train to Cinque Terre, (08:00 in the morning and return 18:03). 1 km walk to the bus station in a very peaceful environment that my parents loved. You need to buy the bus tickets at the train station when you arrive (tobacco shop), while you cannot buy tickets from the bus driver. There are other buses, but then you will have to walk 2,5 km to their station.

The owner Francesca in combination with the tranquil location and beautiful rustic charm of the house = best experience of our trip. The fact that Francesca picked us up at the train station when we arrived and drove us to the super market on the way to the house was incredible nice. Not to mention the fact that she picked us up several times during our stay and drove us back to the city when we had to catch our flight was an amazing service (and friendliness!) I have never experienced before.

Stayed in May 2022